From public IRS filings
Discovery Museums
ACTON, MA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
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Mission
TO SPARK DELIGHT IN LEARNING BY IGNITING CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AS THEY DISCOVER TOGETHER THE JOYS OF SCIENCE, NATURE, AND PLAY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$4.1M
Total expenses
$4.1M
Total assets
$12.7M
Program expense ratio
71%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Discovery Museums
$2.5M in foundation grants on record from 51 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Sheth Sangreal Foundation | $600K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $573K | 4 |
| Manton Foundation | $200K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $175K | 5 |
| Nbt Charitable Trust | $150K | 2 |
| Oneworld Boston | $100K | 3 |
| National Grid Foundation | $60K | 3 |
| Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation | $53K | 3 |
| Yawkey Foundation Ii | $50K | 2 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $48K | 4 |
Leadership
XUAN KONG — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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